CAKE GUIDE
Simply Sweet Creations offers custom cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and cake balls for every occasion! With quality ingredients, attention to detail, and unique designs, our custom creations are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests! All of our creations are made to order so let us create the perfect treat for your special occasion!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What We Offer………………………………….1-3 Pricing……………………………………………….4 Cake Servings…………………………………….5 Cake Cutting Guide……...........................6 Stand Rental…………………………………..….7 Blog/Resources/Favorite Links..…………8
What We Offer Cakes and Cupcakes Our sweet creations are made to order and made with quality ingredients, including pure Madagascar vanilla extract and vanilla beans. We pride ourselves in having treats that will excite your guests! With eye-catching designs and deliciously moist cakes, we know we’ve got a winning combination!
Cookies Our orange sugar cookies are made from real butter and Madagascar vanilla beans. They can be decorated with royal icing, chocolate or fondant to add a sweet touch to every bite. The cookies’ shape and decoration can be customized for your event. They can be individually wrapped and make great favors for birthday parties, showers, weddings, etc. We can make a custom label for each cookie to thank your guests or commemorate your event! Cake Balls Our cake balls combine your favorite cake and our rich buttercream into delicious bite-sized treats! Each cake ball is dipped in chocolate and decorated for your special event. They can be arranged to serve as edible centerpieces or as fun favors as “cake pops.”
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What We Offer Standard Cake Flavors Vanilla – Cake is moist with a nutty aroma, made with pure Madagascar vanilla extract to kick it up a notch! Chocolate – Cake is light yet rich enough to comfort your taste buds! Add some hazelnut and pair it with a variety of fillings and you can’t go wrong. Marble – Classic and beautiful, this cake is ideal for both chocolate AND vanilla lovers! Strawberry – Fresh strawberries make this deliciously moist cake! Pair it with a strawberry cream cheese or buttercream frosting and you’ll instantly have a new favorite! Banana – Classic favorite (with or without walnuts) is incredibly moist and can be paired with a cream cheese frosting, a caramel buttercream, or a chocolate hazelnut buttercream for a surprisingly delectable twist! Orange Dreamsicle – Fresh orange zest and orange juice give this aromatic cake a new twist but is sure to bring back memories of your favorite childhood ice cream treat!
Premium Cake Flavors Carrot – A classic favorite with a cream cheese frosting or try a caramel buttercream for a surprising twist! Pistachio – Freshly ground pistachios make this green cake rich and moist. Add an elegant twist by pairing it with a cannoli or pistachio buttercream filling. Coconut – A refreshingly aromatic cake is made with sweetened coconut cream for a rich and nutty taste that will make you feel like you’re relaxing in the Caribbean with every bite! Red Velvet – Timeless cake known for its bright red color but its memorable taste comes from the combination of buttermilk and chocolate, which makes it a favorite of both chocolate and non-chocolate lovers! Note: All cake flavors are available for cupcakes (minimum order of 6 cupcakes per flavor). A RUSH fee of $25.00 applies to all orders placed less than 5 days from the event date. Delivery Information (excludes Wedding Orders) A minimum order of $50 is required for delivery. Delivery Fee is $25 within a 20 mile radius (from zipcode 60457); $1 per mile thereafter. If setup is needed there is an additional Setup Fee, which starts at $10. Page 2
What We Offer Standard Fillings Fresh Fruit & Preserves* – Strawberry, raspberry, pineapple, and apricot. Italian Buttercream – A lightly -sweetened buttercream made with egg whites and cooked sugar, creating a meringue that resembles the light and creamy texture of a mousse! This buttercream can be mixed with a variety of flavors for a delicious filling that will add a unique twist to almost any cake! o Strawberry o Raspberry o Apricot o Pineapple o Coconut o Caramel o Peanut butter o Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Cheese Frosting – A rich frosting that can be flavored with vanilla or fresh berries for a decadent filling to compliment most cakes! * Note: Other fruit available upon request. Premium Fillings Cannoli – A thick and creamy filling made with freshly ground pistachios, premium chocolate bits and orange zest. It tastes great when paired with a chocolate, vanilla, or pistachio cake for a luscious treat! Cheesecake – A creamy and decadent filling to almost any cake. Coconut Cream Cheese – Made with sweetened coconut crème and coconut rum, this rich frosting is a delectable surprise when paired with a chocolate, pineapple, or red velvet cake. Chocolate Ganache – This decadent frosting is made with heavy cream and premium chocolate. It makes a great filling to almost any cake but can also be poured as a glaze, which sets once it is cooled. Rolled Fondant We only use Satin Ice Fondant, which is a premium, marshmallow-based fondant that produces a quality, elegant looking cake. It has a smooth texture and creamy vanilla flavor; the chocolate fondant tastes like a tootsie roll! It is used by many top cake decorators in the industry – checkout some testimonials from TV food shows: "Cake Boss" (TLC), "Food Network Challenge", "Ultimate Cake Challenge" (TLC) and more! http://www.satinfinefoods.com/testimonials.htm Page 3
Pricing Wedding Cakes We know planning a wedding can be stressful, but designing your wedding shouldn’t be! Our wedding cake consultation and tasting will guide you in selecting a cake that suits your style and budget. Please contact Adriana@simplysweetonline.com to schedule an appointment! Wedding Cakes Starting Price:*
$4 / serving
What is included: Additional Charge for:
Standard Cake Flavor & Standard Filling Frosting: Italian Buttercream and/or Rolled Fondant Simple decorative design* Premium Cake Flavor & Filling Fresh Flowers Handmade Fondant/Gumpaste Flowers, 3D figures, etc. Cake Stands (deposit & rental fees apply)
Party Cakes
Starting Price:*
What is included:
Additional Charge for:
Party Cakes
Cupcakes
Cookies
Cake Balls
$3 / serving
$1.50 each
$2.50 each
$1 each
Standard Cake Flavor Standard Filling Frosting: Italian Buttercream and/or Rolled Fondant Simple decorative design*
Standard Cake Flavor Frosting: Italian Buttercream or Cream Cheese Frosting
Orange Sugar Cookies Standard size is ~3in. Custom decoration of each cookie with chocolate or Rolled Fondant
Standard Cake Flavor mixed with Italian Buttercream Dipped in chocolate
Premium Cake Flavor Premium Filling Specialty cakes including 3D or uniquely-shaped cakes** Fresh Flowers Handmade Fondant/Gumpaste Flowers, 3D figures, etc. Cake Stands (deposit & rental fees apply)
Premium Cake Flavor Premium Filling Fondant/Gumpaste Flowers Cake Stands (deposit & rental fees apply)
Individual wrapping of each cookie in a cellophane bag; tied with satin or curling ribbon Lollipop Sticks Custom-designed label to commemorate event (placed on the back of each cookie)
Lollipop sticks Detailed decoration with chocolate or Premium Rolled Fondant Cupcake Stand
* Final price depends on level of decorative detail and overall design. **There is a minimum order of $100 for all specialty cakes (i.e. sculpted and topsy-turvy cakes).
Cake Servings Serving size is always an estimate but it is used to determine pricing and varies depending on the occasion. For party cakes, the industry standard size is 1.5 x 2 x 4 (width x length x height) and for wedding cakes, the Wilton standard serving size is 1 x 2 x 4. We use the Wilton serving standards for wedding cakes (1 x 2 x 4) but offer a generous serving size of 2 x 2 x 4 for party cakes! Since you’re paying per serving (and not per total cake size), this means that you get a bigger serving per slice‌.and who can say no to more cake?!
See chart below to compare our serving size to the industry standard.
ROUND 6 8 10 12 14 16 SQUARE 6 8 10 12 14 16 1-LAYER SHEET CAKES Quarter - 9 x 13 Half - 11 x 15 Full - 12 x 18 2-LAYER SHEET CAKES Quarter - 9 x 13 Half - 11 x 15 Full - 12 x 18
Simply Sweet Wedding Serving Size (1 x 2 x 4) 14 20 34 48 70 96
Simply Sweet Party Serving Size (2 x 2 x 4) 7 12 16 24 29 44
Standard Party Serving Size (1.5 x 2 x 4) 8 14 22 28 44 64
18 32 50 72 98 128
9 16 25 36 49 64
12 20 30 48 63 80
(2 x 2 x 2) 24 35 54
(3 x 3 x 2) 12 20 24
(2 x 3 x 2) 18 25 36
(1 x 2 x 4) 54 77 108
(2 x 2 x 4) 24 35 54
(1.5 x 2 x 4) 36 50 72
Note: Only slices 2'' in length are counted as servings; small rounded pieces are considered "extras."
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Cake Cutting Guide In order to get the most number of servings, we recommend using a “straight line” method to cut all cakes, even the round ones! Doing so will also make for a neat and consistent serving presentation. Check out this link for step-by-step picture instructions on cutting a round cake! http://cateritsimple.blogspot.com/search/label/cake%20comb
Tip: A quick way to measure 1’’ and 2’’ is to use your fingers! Bend your thumb and measure from the tip to your knuckle – it is about 1’’. From the tip to the base of your pointer finger is about 2’’.
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Stand Rental We offer several cake and cupcake stands that will impress your guests with a beautiful and elegant presentation! Our stands are made of high-quality materials like stainless steel, silver, and clear acrylic. We can customize the clear acrylic cupcake stand for your event by removing tiers, (depending on the number of cupcakes it needs to hold) and filling the center tube with colored items or battery lights to match your theme and make it sparkle! Stand rental fee and a refundable deposit must be paid in full at the time of rental with signed rental agreement. Duration of the rental is up to 4 days, including the day of your event. Deposit will be refunded when the cake stand is returned in proper condition.
Round Cake Stand #1 Top Diameter: 18" Bottom Diameter: 22.25” Height: 4’’ (incl feet) Stainless Steel Cake Stand
Rental Fee: $25 Deposit: $50
Round Cake Stand #2 Plate Diameter: 18’’ Height: 6’’ Silver Plated Embossed Cake Stand
Rental Fee: $25 Deposit: $50
Square Cake Stand Plate Size: 18 x 18’’ Height: 6’’
Silver Plated Embossed Cake Stand
Rental Fee: $25 Deposit: $50
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Cupcake Stand Tiers: up to 6 Plate Sizes: 6’’- 18’’ Total Cupcakes: 100-105 Clear Acrylic Stand
Rental Fee: $20 Deposit: $40
Resources It’s always nice to have a list of useful resources when planning your special occasion. Simply Sweet Creations has worked with these very talented people and has been very pleased with the results! Some of their work is featured on our website. Graphic Designer Claudia Herrera Idea Graphics ideagraphics10@yahoo.com Web Designer / Technology Solutions Manuel Bucio BucioTek www.BucioTek.com Spa Services Skinetics 9742 S. Roberts Rd. Palos Hills, IL 60465 708-598-5454 www.skineticsdayspa.com
Favorite Links It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with planning arrangements for your special occasion. We have found these websites helpful and hope you do too! Favors http://www.efavormart.com/stealsoftheweek.aspx http://www.favorwarehouse.com/i/fall-into-savings/Fall+Into+Savings.html http://www.orientaltrading.com/party-themes-and-events-a1-388560+98-1-0.fltr http://www.weddingfavorsunlimited.com/ http://www.save-on-crafts.com/
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